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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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